Sedimentological and geomorphological impacts of the jökulhlaup (glacial outburst flood) in january 2002 at Kverkfjöll, northern Iceland

Auteur :
RUSHMER, E.L.

Description :
This study provides a clearer understanding of hydrological and sedimentological processes and mechanisms operating during jökulhlaups (glacial outburst floods), and helps to identify flood hazards more accurately, which is fundamental for hazard management and minimizing risk.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geografiska annaler. Series A. Physical geography, issn : 0435-3676, 2006, vol. 88, n°. 1, p. 43-53, nombre de pages : 11, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 68 ref.

Date :
2006

Editeur :
Pays édition : Suede, Stockholm, Svenska sällskapet för antropologi och geografi